Nature & Outdoors

Nature & Outdoors

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From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

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5th Annual Winter Out West

Join us for the 5th Annual Winter out West! Starting January 30th, there will be a weekend of free family friendly events taking place all over Western Duluth! January 30th 2pm-6pm: Stop by the health resource and vaccine clinic for your COVID and Flu vaccinations at 312 N. Central Ave. January 31st 12pm: Abominable will be showing for FREE at The West Theatre at 319 N. Central Ave. 12pm-4pm: Stop by Memorial Park for outdoor activities, including a bonfire and s’mores! 5315 Grand Ave. 3pm-7pm: Go skating at Spirit Mountain! BYO skates to 8551 Grand Ave. February 1st 11am: Join Zenith Bookstore and Children’s Author Chris Monroe for a free book reading and craft at 318 N. Central Ave. 4pm: St. Louis River Alliance Winter Walk at Spirit Lake Delta Cap (Slag point) 1242- 88th Ave. (Morgan Park Community Center)

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Block Printing & Pints

Pints & Prints – Nature-Inspired Block Printing Night Friday, January 23rd, 2026 | 6:00-8:00 PM at the Wild State Cider Taproom – 2515 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806 Looking for a creative night out? Whether you’re hoping to connect with other nature and craft lovers, plan a cozy girls’ evening, enjoy a unique date night, or just want to make something awesome without the sweat of carving and cleanup? We’ve got you covered! Join Anna from Wild Kidd Design for a fun and relaxed DIY block printing session paired with your favorite cider at the beautiful Wild State Cider Taproom. Cost: $25 per person (includes one bandana or tote, and access to all block prints). $5 for each additional bandana or print project. Payment accepted via cash, card, or Venmo at the door. What to Expect: Drop in anytime between 6-6:30 PM (event wraps up at 6:00 PM). Choose…

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Great Lakes Aquarium Fundraiser at Wild State Cider

The holidays are winding down and you deserve a break! Why not show support to two local businesses while celebrating how well you’ve kept it together the last few weeks (months…years…)? Join us for the following event Friday, February 20th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. You’ve most definitely earned it! Who? You and everyone you know What? $1.00 per beverage purchased will be donated to Great Lakes Aquarium Where? Wild State Cider Why? Great Lakes Aquarium is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your contribution directly supports animal care all year long! #Aquarium #Animals #ShopLocal #WildState #DuluthMN

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Sniff & Craft

Join Herdy Gertie’s Dog Training for a unique, dog-friendly enrichment experience that blends learning, creativity, and calm connection. This small-group workshop introduces dogs and their people to the benefits of scent-based enrichment through guided sniffing games and a hands-on craft activity. Participants will learn how sniffing supports calm behavior, confidence, and mental well-being. Then create a heart-shaped snuffle mat to take home and use with their dog. Designed to be low-pressure and accessible, Sniff & Craft is perfect for dogs who enjoy food-based enrichment and for owners who want practical tools they can use at home. No prior training experience is required. What to expect: Guided sniffing and enrichment activities for dogs A made-and-take heart-shaped snuffle mat Instruction on using scent games to support calm behavior Small group setting (limited to 6 dogs) This event is ideal for dog lovers looking for a creative, educational way to connect with their…

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Woodland Winter Freeze Festival

Join the Duluth East Student Government at the Woodland Ice Rinks for a Minnesota Hockey Day celebration taking place on January 24th from 9am to 3:30 pm! There will be free hot chocolate and s’more roasting, as well as various other winter activities. Build a snowman, do some crafts, decorate a cookie, and even compete in trivia! If that’s not enough, bring some skates and celebrate our strong hockey community here in Duluth by making use of some free skate time or support our Duluth Northern Stars girls hockey team in their traditional Minnesota Hockey Day scrimmage against the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage team! Finally, make a bid for a chance to win a basket full of goodies including some from your favorite local businesses in our silent auction. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support several nonprofits in the area such as the Damiano Center, Animal Allies, and Ruby’s…

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Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk

Holding the crown as northern Minnesota’s oldest road race, the Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk starts and finishes near the Park Point Pavilion in Duluth, MN. A picturesque course sandwiched between the open water of Lake Superior and the Duluth Harbor, this event offers a perfect mid-summer option for runners and walkers alike. The 5-Miler is a more competitive running field but is now preceded by a 2-Mile Walk, which encourages people of all ages and abilities to come out and enjoy Duluth’s Park Point. This is the last of three races involved in the annual KP Challenge, in which participants commit to three races throughout the spring and summer. The others are the Saint Fennessy 4K and Fitger’s 5K, with the aim to help participants keep on a regular training schedule and consistently complete longer distance races. KIDS 18 & UNDER RUN FREE In celebration of its 50th…

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